This will comprise two walks in the Long Forest Conservation Reserve between Melton and Bacchus Marsh.  Although the walks are releatively short at about 3.5km the reserve is on a ridge and the track descends to either the Pyrites Creek or Djerriwarrh Creek quite steeply at times.  The tracks are mostly flat and easy going but the sections going down can be loose gravel so poles would be advisable.  However this is probably the best time to go on these walks as the wattles will be in bloom and they comprise most of the undergrowth.  It is also a great bird watching area although probably not with a group walking through the area.  As the two walks are less than 10km this will be a non qualifying walk but ideal for an early finish as it is club night.

Walk along Steeles Creek and return.  Walkers can choose to have lunch at the Peregrines Social Club (also known as Perry's cafe) See link  Peregrine Social Club (perrys.club) that overlooks the Valley lake or BYO. 

This walk involves an easy circuit around Woodlands Historic Park, keeping off the usual walking tracks where possible. The off track walking is easy and mainly on grassland.There will be plenty of river red gums to see, a part of Moonee Ponds Creek and a walk ACROSS "The Billabongs" (providing it hasn't rained during the week prior to the walk!).

The perimeter of the Back Paddock ( Bandicoot Enclosure) has been altered, and the new fencing will be seen near the beginning of the walk. There should be plenty of kangaroos monitoring our progress, and Pattersons Curse will have started to appear.

Toilets are available at the start and finish of the walk, and the walk passes close to the Somerton Road Picnic Area, where toilets are available.

Refreshments will be available at the Homestead after the walk.

This is a NQE event, but visitors are welcome.

Westbreen Creek is a rather pleasant suburban creekside walk. We walk up one side of the creek,  then a circumnavigation of the Northern Golf Club grounds  and  then returning on the other side of the creek to the   Pascoe Vale hotel . This then should be sufficient walking to justify a lazy lunch !!   If post prandial inertia hasn,t set in and the entthususm is still there ,  the walk can be extended by 2kms along the Moonee Ponds Creek to the Strathmoore Rly St to make 10km and a qualifiying event. Being a Short Walk, the startng time is more genteel than usual.  For Public Transport users, the Craigeburn train leaves Flinders St at 9.47, Essendon St at 10.03  and arrives at Pascoe Vale St at 10.08. For drivers there is railway  parking at the front of the hotel as well as the hotel car park, It,s standard pub fare in rather pleasant surrounds, ranging from $15 to $18 (Seniors) We meet at the North end of the station, the exit end , at 10.10am. Comfortable shoes, and your usual morning tea. ( if the weather is inclement the Northern golf Club has coffee  available to the public). Guaranteed hill free walking !

This walk continues the series of short walks around Woodlands Historic Park. This walk takes us away from the Moonee Ponds Creek area and into the Back Paddock of Woodlands HP. The area is also now referred to as the Bandicoot Enclosure. The area is undergoing changes to its perimeter this year and walkers will see the new perimeter fencing.

On entering the Back Paddock, the walk soon diverts off the main track and heads south to the Cumberland Homestead Ruins, passing a largish dam on the way. After looking around the ruins, we head north east to the remains of the original Bandicoot enclosure, before leaving the Back Paddock at the exit gate next to the Weeroona Cemetery and making our way back to the Homestead, making a short detour to visit the Greenvale Creek Dam outside the old Hospital Grounds.

Refreshments and toilets will be available at the Homestead.

If the Back Paddock is unexpectedly closed due to " animal management", the walk will be changed with the Chaffey Water Trail walk scheduled  for Wednesday 13 November.

Benjamin Chaffey was born in Canada in 1877 and arrived in Australia in 1886. He married Cowra Crozier and the title for Woodlands Homestead was purchased in Cowra's name in September 1917. After moving into Woodlands, Chaffey made many alterations to the house and gardens, installing an extensive underground watering system.

This walk looks at at Chaffey's watering system, besides walking along Murrup Gurrong Yan, also known as Spiritual Creek Walk, taking us on a pleasant stroll through Woodlands Historic Park,passing the Parks Victoria Offices and work area, taking us to visit the Twin Dams Area. Returning to the Homestead via The Plantation, we check out the final part of Chaffey's Water Trail before walking back up the Driveway to the finish.

Refreshments and toilets will be available at the Homestead.

This will be a short walk of approx 5km commencing at Woodlands Park.

We'll be taking in some local history and enjoying the many architectural styles, and gardens of homes in the Essendon area. 

It's mostly on paved footpaths through the picturesque residential streets, and a few parkland areas. 

Please note that this is a separate event to the Christmas lunch and walkers must register to join this walk. 

The walk concludes back at Woodlands Park in ample time to enjoy some social time prior to the lunch. 

This is a walk to take advantage of a warm summer evening (fingers crossed) and longer daylight, following the coast from Station Pier, Port Melbourne to St Kilda for a picnic in Catani Gardens. The return route will be via Albert Park Lake and a tram back to the City. The intention is to complete the walk in the daylight.

The trail is flat and either concrete or gravel all the way. Runners will be adequate.

Bring dinner for the picnic. There will be the opportunity for an icecream or take-away coffee after dinner en route between the gardens and the lake.

Meet at Southern Cross Station under the clock near Collins Street to catch the 109 tram to Station Pier.

Dinner at Cross Keys Hotel at 6.00pm, followed by a 7km walk around Moonee Ponds Creek and Pascoe Vale South commencing at 7.00pm. The walk takes in some nice views of the city and some interesting houses. A bit of history thrown in.  

Please note: This walk will now be led by Marek, with Noelene's assistance, as Darren is unable to lead the walk due to COVID protocols.

IMPORTANT: If you are only coming on the walk (not dinner) please let Darren know who will adjust the dinner booking and let Marek know.

   A pleasant Sat stroll along the banks of the Yarra river.  A mini mini cruise  and a tiny island to explore. Herring Island  is  a world away from the bustle of the city . There are 9 environmental sculptures to discover plus an art gallery and a little history room to complete the full exploration of the island  Depending on the weather it,s  4.5 km along AlexandraAve beside the river or if its hot , then a 2km walk from the South Yarra rly st. The return journey can be varied by walking back on the North side of the river, Sth Yarra rly st for a quick return  or digresssing  through the Botanical Gardens which means we have choices of 11 km, 9 km or 7 km or 5km for the day ! Being a short walk we can have a lazy start meeting at the Flinders St coffee shops at 10.30 am.  The usuals of sun hat,  water, morning tea and lunch . Runners will be fine .